Local Detroit, Michigan Obituaries

Oct 11, 2022

 

Catherine Jones (née Gary), was born on February 20, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama to Lucy Gary and Henry Jackson (both deceased). She received her formal education in the Birmingham Public School System. On December 28, 1949, Catherine united in Holy Matrimony to Robert Lee Jones and to this union five children were born.

Catherine accepted Christ at an early...

Sep 25, 2022

 

Lawrence Shields was born on May 4, 1948, in Rossville, Tennessee to the union of Eugene Shields and Mary Marshall Shields who preceded him in death. Lawrence is also preceded in death by 3 brothers Eugene Shields Jr., Obbie Shields, and a baby brother.

Lawrence is also preceded in death by a baby son Lawrence Shields Jr. Lawrence Shields...

Sep 25, 2022

Sarah Renee Bethune, 23, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on September 25, 2022, and was born on November 20, 1998.

Funeral Services for Sarah Bethune are on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 12 noon, 11 am family hour at Thompson Funeral Home - Greenfield Chapel, 15443 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48227.

Sep 16, 2022

 

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Deacon James Green was born on July 18, 1930, in Brandon, Mississippi, to the late James “Poppa” Green & Sorintha "Bigmama” Green.

Deacon Green transitioned from his earthly home on September 16, 2022, at the Regency of Chene Nursing Facility in Detroit, Michigan.

Deacon Green grew up in Brandon, Mississippi, where he was affectionately known as “Boy”....

Sep 14, 2022

Nancy Lopez, 53, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on September 14, 2022 and was born on July 10, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois.

Aug 5, 2022

Charles Anthony Wright, 61, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on August 5, 2022, and was born on February 4, 1961, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

 

Charles was born on February 4th 1961 to Agnes and Charles wright Senior. Charles was a vibrant humorous and athletic child who loved hanging out with friends. He was educated in the Detroit public school...

Jul 30, 2022

Andre Tumpkin, 49, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on June 30, 2022, and was born on March 22, 1973.

Memorial Services are on:Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 2:00 pm atThompson Funeral Home – Northwest (Greenfield) Chapel

15443 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48227

 

Andre Tumpkin was born on March 22,1973 in Detroit, Michigan to Theodore and Sandra Tumpkin.

Andre attended...

Jul 10, 2022

Harold Gillery was born on December 3rd, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. He passed on July 10th, 2022.

The funeral services for Harold Gillery will be held on Saturday, July 16th, 2022 located at Thompson Funeral Home Inc. – Greenfield Chapel, located on 15443 Greenfield Rd. The family hour will begin at 2:30 pm. The official funeral service will begin at...

Jun 24, 2022

Marion Elizabeth Nelson, 77, of Detroit, Michigan passed away on June 24, 2022, and was born on July 25, 1944, in Slidell, Louisiana.

Funeral Services are on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 11:00 am, 10:00 am Family Hour at:Ebenezer AME Church

5151 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48204

Burial immediately following at:Forest Lawn Memorial Park

11851 Van Dyke Street, Detroit, MI...

Jun 15, 2022

Debbie Ann Cooper, née McKinley, 55, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on June 15, 2022, and was born on May 18, 1967.

Funeral Services are on:Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00 am, 10:00 am family hour at:

New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

21050 Ascension Ave, Warren, MI 48089

Burial at:Detroit Memorial Park – West25062 Plymouth Rd, Redford Charter Twp,...

Jun 9, 2022

Our dear mother Dorothy Jean Harber sadly passed away on Thursday June 9, 2022, at the age of eighty-seven. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was always there when we needed her with words of wisdom and support. She was born to the late Ezra and Ida B. Hampton on January 10, 1935, in Blytheville, Arkansas. Dorothy graduated...

Jun 1, 2022

Kevin Brown was born on April 17th, 1952 in Cleveland Ohio. He passed away on June 1st, 2022. The burial service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery on August 26th, 2022 located on 4200 Belford Road, Holly Michigan, 48442. The time of the burial will begin at 1:00 PM.

May 26, 2022

Lucinda Renee Baldon, 51, of Detroit, Michigan passed away on May 26, 2022 and was born on April 9, 1971

May 24, 2022

Gwendolyn Battle Green, 78, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on May 24, 2022 and was born on July 9, 1943

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May 6, 2022

Ashley Nicole Howse, 24, of Detroit Michigan passed away on May 6, 2022 and was born on March 11, 1998.

 

May 4, 2022

Dianna Newsome was born on March 9th, 1944. She passed away on May 4th, 2022. The burial services will be held on June 21st, 2022 at 12:00 PM located at Woodlawn Cemetery on 19975 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203.

Apr 14, 2022

 

A very bubbly and tenacious child was born in Detroit, MI on March 21, 1959, to Alpha and Glynderlyn Hayes who they named Wynne Allison Hayes. Both parents proceeded her in death.

Allison began a relationship with the Lord at an early age, being baptized at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church under the then leadership of Dr. Frederick Sampson. She...

Mar 30, 2022

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

Sunrise: September 3, 1920 Sunset: March 30, 2022Friday, April 8, 2022 10:00 AM Family Hour 11:00 AM Funeral Services Conant Avenue United Methodist Church 18600 Conant Ave....